EdenCare, a digital health insurance company based in Rwanda, has secured €250,000 in funding from French development finance institution Proparco to strengthen its operations and expand into the Kenyan market.
The investment is expected to help the company increase access to affordable, technology driven healthcare coverage in both Rwanda and Kenya, where many individuals and businesses still have limited access to private health insurance.
EdenCare has built its business around combining insurance with digital technology to address long standing challenges within the region’s healthcare insurance sector. The company focuses on providing affordable and efficient health insurance solutions, particularly for small and medium sized businesses seeking better healthcare coverage for their employees.
Beyond offering insurance services, the company is also developing a business software platform that enables conventional insurance providers to modernise their operations. The platform makes use of Artificial Intelligence to automate claims processing, detect fraudulent activities, and improve communication among insurers, healthcare providers, and patients.
The technology has already achieved significant reach. In Rwanda, EdenCare’s platform is connected to about 70 percent of healthcare facilities, covering more than 1,300 hospitals and clinics. The system has also expanded into Kenya, where it currently integrates with over 600 healthcare facilities.
This digital network allows patients to access healthcare services more quickly while helping insurers and medical providers improve efficiency across the healthcare system.
Speaking on the investment, the Head of Financial Institutions and Innovation at Proparco, Fabrice Perez, said supporting EdenCare represents a practical step toward improving healthcare access for underserved workers and businesses across East Africa.
He noted that with fewer than 16 percent of Rwanda’s population currently covered by private health insurance, EdenCare has demonstrated that technology driven insurance solutions can deliver both meaningful social impact and sustainable commercial success.
The latest funding reflects the growing interest among impact investors in African health technology and insurance technology companies that combine innovation with measurable social benefits.
For EdenCare, the fresh capital is expected to strengthen partnerships with healthcare providers, broaden its range of products, and accelerate expansion across the region as it continues working to reshape healthcare financing and delivery in East Africa.
